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Silver Spring Sweet Rye (J.W. Kelly, single barrel)
122 proof ~8 years Rye J.W. Kelly Chattanooga, TN $39.99 65% rye, 15% corn, 20% malted barley
Nose

Fig with bright lemon-lime effervescence and fresh citrus character.

Palate

Cotton-candy sweetness with cherry and strawberry fruit, transitioning to cacao and darker notes; evolves significantly across multiple sips.

Finish

White pepper and rye spice that linger persistently, with a subtle turn toward bitterness on the back palate.

Very good
A uniquely expressive single-barrel rye that defies typical rye character, delivering surprising candy and fruit-forward sweetness with a complex, evolving profile at an exceptional value.
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